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News
Teleperformance Killeen Confirms Employee Positive for COVID-19
In an email sent to employees, the company said it was sanitizing its facility. Should call center employees work from home?
Temple Parks & Rec Closes Playgrounds, Ballcourts
Effective April 1, certain amenities across Temple were closed in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Abbott Orders Texas Schools to Remain Closed Until May 4
In an effort to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday ordered that schools across Texas remain closed until May 4.
McLane Teams with Meals-To-You to Keep Rural Children Fed
Many children in rural and remote areas of the country in need of nutritious meals while schools are closed due to COVID-19 are eligible for this program.
Texas Tightens Rules on Neighboring Louisiana Over Virus
Gov. Abbott said Sunday that state troops will patrol highway entry points near the Louisiana border and require “everyone stopped" to self-isolate.
President Trump Issues Order to Call Veterans Back to Active Duty
Friday night, President Trump gave the order to allow the Pentagon to call veterans to active duty to assist in the military’s response to the Coronavirus.
First COVID-19 Death Reported in Bell County
A Temple woman in her 80's has passed away as a result of infection. The number of confirmed cases in the county was 20 Thursday.
Governor Abbott Issues 14-Day Quarantine Mandate for Travelers
Abbott issued an executive order Thursday mandating a 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and New Orleans.
Killeen Man Holds Car Burglar at Gunpoint Until Police Arrive
When a local business owner caught a man breaking into his car, he held the thief at gunpoint until police arrived, and it was all captured on Ring footage.